For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,377 students in the neighborhood of East Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO.
The top ranked public charter schools in East Colorado Springs are James Irwin Charter Academy, Community Prep Charter School and Colorado Springs Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of East Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James Irwin Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1801 Howard Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 302-9100
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 302-9100
Grades: K-5
| 299 students
Rank: #22.
Community Prep Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
332 East Willamette Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 227-8836
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 227-8836
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
Rank: #33.
Colorado Springs Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2577 N Chelton Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 636-2722
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 636-2722
Grades: K-8
| 296 students
Rank: #44.
Coperni 3
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
750 Citadel Drive East
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 619-7178
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 619-7178
Grades: K-8
| 412 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of East Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO?
The top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of East Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO include James Irwin Charter Academy, Community Prep Charter School and Colorado Springs Charter Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Eastlorado Springslorado Springs?
4 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Eastlorado Springslorado Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Eastlorado Springslorado Springs?
the neighborhood of Eastlorado Springslorado Springs public charter schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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